NONE · Piper PA-23-250 · 2002-11-23 · Stalwart, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA029
Event ID
20021203X05548
Type
Accident
Date
2002-11-23
Location
Stalwart, MI, USA
Coordinates
46.036666, -84.419998
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-23-250
Registration
N5985Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing.